I watched my South Side heros, the Chicago White Sox, play their North Side rivals, the Chicago Cubs, on MLB.com yesterday afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. The White Sox had 8 hits versus the Cubs 4, but nevertheless, the game ended in a 4-4 tie. I am, of course, cheering for the White Sox, but I have to admit that the Cubs, who got rid of all their stars in a rebuilding move several years ago, look like they will contend in 2023. They have signed some big name free agents, and a few former all-stars, such as Cody Bellinger, who hope to revive their careers in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. The White Sox, on the other hand, were poised to win it all last year, but were a big disappointment. As for this year, despite the loss of star first baseman Jose Abreu to free agency, and all-star closer Liam Hendricks to illness (for the time being), I still have hope for the Sox. What teams look like on paper during spring training is often quite different from what they wind up doing during the regular season. It is once again time to head up to the gambling mecca of Black Hawk, Colorado and put it all on the White Sox.
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